The Dunes was an iconic Las Vegas Hotel whose name even today is still remembered along the strip. It’s long gone now, of course - imploded in two stages to make way for The Bellagio in 1993 and 1994. This being Vegas, though, it’s demise was as spectacular as the old hotel’s reputation merited. The following post, therefore, provides a brief history of the Las Vegas Dunes hotel.
Project CityCenter, MGM Mirage’s mammoth $7.7 billion series of hotels and condos on the Las Vegas strip, is slowly taking shape. Actually, it’s quickly taking shape, as these new photos show! What’s interesting to me is that despite still being in the early stages of construction, the glass is being added to the building.
Now, obviously I know nothing about construction, but adding that much glass in the middle of a building site seems like asking for trouble! Not only can the glass be easily smashed with all that construction going on, but imagine being a construction worker walking under it? As if the risk of falling masonry wasn’t bad enough - is a hard-hat enough to shield you if one of the panes falls out?
Rather them than me!
More photos of Project City Center after the jump.
New York, New York - so good they built it twice! New York New York is one of Las Vegas’s many themed hotels. Situated on the south side of the strip directly opposite the MGM Grand, New York New York features a scale replica of the Manhattan skyline, but with one slight difference - a giant rollercoaster twisting its way amongst the skyscrapers!
I’ve always liked New York New York. Not only does it look great, it’s got a great vibe inside - a real party atmosphere, which seems to be present wherever you go (particularly in the bars and clubs!).
Check out our review of the New York New York hotel, and also check out our new New York New York photo gallery to see just what I’m on about.
Las Vegas is one of the wonders of the modern world, but try telling your feet that when you’ve walked more in a day than you normally do in a year! To help you survive your trip to Las Vegas, here are some top Las Vegas tips on how to be at your best all week.
